CRT Repair References

# References

A curated list of community-trusted sites for CRT specifications, repair theory, service documentation, and RGB mod research. Bookmark the ones that match your workflow—model lookup, schematic hunting, or hands-on repair.

# Model databases and specifications

• Suntharopen in new window — CRT catalog with RGB mod status, chassis and mux data, compatible mod boards, service manuals, and step-by-step RGB mod guides tied to each set.
• CRT Databaseopen in new window — Community-maintained database of consumer and professional CRTs with verified specs (tube, jungle IC, chassis, inputs, scan ranges, manuals links, and photos). Use CRT Searchopen in new window to filter by features; contributors can submit new modelsopen in new window after moderator review.

# Repair theory and safety

• TV and Monitor CRT Information (Sam Goldwasser)open in new window — Essential reading on CRT construction, high voltage, deflection, convergence, and safety before opening a set.

# Forums and community

• Video Karmaopen in new window — One of the largest active forums for CRT TVs, VCRs, and related vintage video gear; strong archives on specific brands and chassis.
• Badcaps.netopen in new window — Electronics repair forum with extensive threads on recap, power supply, and display troubleshooting (search before posting).
• shmups.system11 — Displayopen in new window — Display-focused discussion (RGB quality, monitors, scalers, and CRT gaming); good for signal and setup questions.
• Arcade-Projectsopen in new window — Arcade hardware community; valuable for arcade CRT monitors, chassis swaps, and RGB/CGA wiring.

# Service manuals, schematics, and datasheets

• ElektroTanyaopen in new window — Large library of service manuals and schematics (TVs, monitors, and general electronics); search by model number.
• eServiceInfoopen in new window — Service manual and schematic downloads; handy when manufacturer PDFs are hard to find.
• ManualsLibopen in new window — User and service manuals for many TV brands; verify you have the correct chassis revision when multiple variants exist.
• Radiomuseum.orgopen in new window — Historical radio and TV documentation; useful for older sets, tube types, and identification from photos.

# Chassis, tube, and monitor references

• Frank’s Monitor Chassis Databaseopen in new window — Cross-reference of monitor chassis, tube types, and related technical notes (especially PC and pro monitors).
• Arcade Controls — Monitor technical pageopen in new window — Arcade monitor safety, discharge, cap kits, and links to classic repair write-ups.

# RGB mod and retro gaming video

• RetroRGBopen in new window — Guides on RGB cables, sync, scalers, and console mods; helpful context when wiring RGB into a CRT or verifying signal levels.

Always follow proper CRT safety (discharge, one-hand rule, insulated tools) and prefer firsthand sources—service manuals and label photos—over guessed specs. If you maintain accurate data for a set, consider contributing to CRT Databaseopen in new window or documenting the mod on Suntharopen in new window.